Yellow Magic Orchestra, also known as YMO, was a pioneering electronic music band from Japan. Formed in 1978, the band consisted of members Haruomi Hosono, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Yukihiro Takahashi. They were one of the first groups to popularize synth-pop music and had a significant influence on the development of electronic music. One of YMO's standout tracks is "Globetrotter," which was released in 1979 on their album "Solid State Survivor." The track showcases the band's unique blend of catchy melodies, innovative production techniques, and multicultural influences. "Globetrotter" embodies the band's global perspective with its fusion of Japanese, American, and European musical elements.

Pharoah's Pocket - Egyptian Protection Amulet Charms

Ancient Egyptians carried charms for luck and protection. This pouch contains several of the most popular charms - reproduced in Egypt. Comes with an informational card and 6 charms. This pouch is a perfect small gift for anyone with an affinity for Egyptian history! Learn about ancient good luck charms with this exciting set -- all items MADE in EGYPT! Packaged in a small burlap sack with a drawstring.
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Bastet
The goddess of plenty and joy, the cat Bastet represents the protective aspect of female power. Bastet is the daughter of Ra, the Sun God. She is aligned with the lioness and also represents the attributes of ferocious protection. Bastet is associated with the home and dancing. The Egyptians found cats fascinating, even regarding them as godlike. Because cats were deeply respected, they were often mummified and even buried in great tombs with their owners.

Ankh
The ankh is an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol that was most commonly used in writing and in Egyptian art to represent the word for "life" and, by extension, as a symbol of life itself.

Scarab
The ancient Egyptians believed that the scarab was the earthly manifestation of the god Khepri, and pushed the sun across the sky each day, only to disappear and magically re-appear the next morning. As such, it is a powerful amulet for self-creation, transformation, and re-birth. They were worn or carried by the living, and also buried with the dead to help them on their way to the afterlife. The base was usually inscribed with designs or hieroglyphs to form an impression seal.

Djed Pillar
The Djed is one of the more ancient and commonly found symbols in ancient Egyptian religion. It is a pillar-like symbol in Egyptian hieroglyphs representing stability. It is associated with the creator god Ptah and Osiris, the Egyptian god of the afterlife, the underworld, and the dead.

Udjet Eye
The Eye of Horus, also known as wadjet, wedjat or udjat, is an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, royal power, and good health. The Eye of Horus is similar to the Eye of Ra, which belongs to a different god, Ra, but represents many of the same concepts. The Lotus Flower at the top is a symbol of fertility and rebirth.

Bes
Bes is the ancient Egyptian god of childbirth, fertility, sexuality, humor, and war, but served primarily as a protector god of pregnant women and children. He is regularly depicted as a dwarf with large ears, long-haired and bearded, with prominent genitals, and bow-legged. Usually he is shown holding a rattle but sometimes a snake (or snakes), a knife, or sword. The image of Bes was often positioned at gates for protection and almost always appears outside of birth houses.
Bes was mainly worshiped through the everyday activities of the people as they went about their business. Bes was often carved onto furniture, for example, and especially beds to protect people (especially children) from evil spirits or ghosts which might come in the night. Egyptians believed a god named Bes was responsible for their dreams. Dreams were a very important, and indeed, sacred part of the Egyptian culture. Ages 12 and up. Ages 12+

Ram's-head Amulet

This amulet was probably made for a necklace worn by one of the Kushite kings. Representations show these pharaohs wearing a ram's-head amulet tied around the neck on a thick cord, the ends of which fall forward over the shoulders. Sometimes a smaller ram's head is attached to each end. Rams were associated with the god Amun, particularly in Nubia, where he was especially revered.

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"Globetrotter" embodies the band's global perspective with its fusion of Japanese, American, and European musical elements. The song features a catchy synth melody, driving rhythms, and catchy vocal hooks. The lyrics depict a sense of wanderlust and travel, reflecting the band's own experiences touring around the world.

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Title: Ram's-head Amulet

Period: Third Intermediate Period

Dynasty: Dynasty 25 (Kushite)

Date: ca. 712–664 B.C.

Geography: Possibly from Nubia; From Egypt and Sudan

Dimensions: H. 4.2 × W. 3.6 × D. 2 cm, 65g (1 5/8 × 1 7/16 × 13/16 in., 2.293oz.)

Credit Line: Gift of Norbert Schimmel Trust, 1989

Accession Number: 1989.281.98

Collection of Norbert Schimmel, by 1978; previously Tigrane Pasha Collection (d. 1904). Donated to the Museum by the Norbert Schimmel Trust, 1989. Published in the MMA Bulletin, Spring 1992 and frequently.

Daninos, A. 1911. Collection d'Antiquités Égyptiennes de Tigrane Pacha d'Abro. 1911. Paris: Ernest LeRoux, p. 18, pl. 49, cat. 454.

Settgast, Jürgen 1978. Von Troja bis Amarna: The Norbert Schimmel Collection, New York. Mainz: P. von Zabern, no. 252.

Roehrig, Catharine H. and Marsha Hill 1992. "Ancient Art: Gifts from the Norbert Schimmel Collection: Egyptian." In The Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin, new ser., vol. 49, no. 4 (Spring), p. 34 (CHR).

Wildung, Dietrich 1997. Sudan: Ancient Kingdoms of the Nile. pp. 198-199, No. 223.

Hill, Marsha and Deborah Schorsch 2007. Gifts for the Gods: Images from Egyptian Temples. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, cat. 36, fig. 49; pp. 92, 94, 208.

Tourna, Eleni 2007. "Kushite King." In Gifts for the Gods: Images from Egyptian Temples, edited by Marsha Hill and Deborah Schorsch. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, pp. 92, 94, fig. 49, no. 36.

Hill, Marsha and Deborah Schorsch 2008. Offrandes aux Dieux d'Egypte. Martigny, Switzerland: Fondation Pierre Gianadda Martigny, cat. 36, fig. 49; pp. 92, 94, 249.

Pharaohs amulet

We wondered what an ancient king would carry in his own pocket and came up with this satchel of six of the most popular amulets of the times. These small carvings can be strung on a cord, set in a curio or carried in your pocket for good luck of course!

Set includes 6 clay amulets with a faience blue glaze and are made in Egypt just as they would have been thousands of years ago. Set includes an Eye of Horus, Scarab, Bast Cat, Ankh, Bes, and Djed Pillar all in a screen printed burlap bag with printed information card.

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YMO's ability to incorporate diverse musical styles into their music was groundbreaking at the time. Their use of synthesizers and electronic instruments was a departure from traditional rock and pop music, paving the way for future electronic music genres. The success of YMO and tracks like "Globetrotter" helped popularize electronic music not only in Japan but also worldwide. The band's influence can still be heard today, with artists like Kraftwerk, Daft Punk, and Aphex Twin citing them as a major inspiration. In conclusion, "Globetrotter" is a prime example of Yellow Magic Orchestra's groundbreaking music. Their fusion of different musical traditions and pioneering use of electronic instruments helped shape the future of electronic music. Their influence can still be felt today, making them an essential part of music history..

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